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Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas
Mr. James Walter Day Jr.
Dec 2, 2010
James was born February, 10, 1949 to James, Sr. and Donna Day in Amarillo, Texas. He graduated from Tascosa High School and later from Amarillo College. Mr. Day retired from BNSF after 34 years of service as a Locomotive Engineer. He was a member of the US Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. James was a member of the Amarillo...
Mrs. Syble V. Wilkinson
Dec 2, 2010
Syble was born on June 21, 1925 in Tahoka, Texas to N.B. and Ollie Brower. She graduated from Tahoka High School. Syble married William Harry Wilkinson on May 2, 1947. He preceded her in death in 1990. She worked in production for Levi-Strauss until retirement. She was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors left to cherish her memories...
Ms. MaryJane Trevino
Nov 30, 2010
MaryJane was born on June 13, 1961 to Simon Solis and Eufemia Martinez in Stanton, TX. She worked as a Manager at a local restaurant. Survivors include her spouse, Danny Gomez; two daughters, Emily Solis and Regina Solis; two sons, Jason Solis and James Morales; two sisters, Sylvia Herrera and Carol Martinez; five brothers, Simon Solis, Dario Solis, Mario Solis,...
Mrs. Holly Ann Maeda
Nov 26, 2010
Survivors include her husband, Joseph Maeda, of Amarillo; four children, Julian, Breanna, Jasmine and Heaven Maeda, all of Amarillo; Mother, Betty Sue Romanow; Father, David Fragoso; two brothers, Gilbert Alvarez of Amarillo and John Romanow of Dallas, TX; a sister, Joyce Romanow of Dallas, TX; her grandmother, Lenora Acosta of Tulia, TX; and a special cousin, Carmen Bernal of Navasota,...
Mrs. Vera Laverne Sarrett
Nov 24, 2010
Laverne was born on December 24, 1928 in Matador, TX to Alfred Eark and Vera Lottie Van Camp. She was married to Louie Sarrett for over 62 years. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Laverne was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Survivors include: 2 sons, Butch Sarrett of Amarillo and Donnie Sarrett and wife Paula of Amarillo;...
Ms. Marlena M. Inostroza
Nov 23, 2010
Marlena was born on November 6, 1969 in Chicago, Illinois to Modesto and Aida Inostroza. She graduated from Palo Duro high school in 1989. Marlena worked for Woodforest National Bank in Amarillo as a retail banker for 9 years. She was an avid baseball fan and was a member of St. Laurence Catholic Church. Survivors include: her mother, Aida Luz...
Mr. Carl Wayne Henly
Nov 12, 2010
Carl was born on May 1, 1944 to Clarence and Hazel Henly in Amarillo. He worked many years as a Volkswagen repairman, having a special interest in the Volkswagen “bug.” He loved to fish. Carl will be remembered as a kind man who made many lifelong friends. Survivors include: his spouse, Georgia Henly; his mother, Hazel Knittel; his sister, Bernice...
Mrs. Minnie L Howard
Nov 9, 2010
Minnie was born on December 6, 1917 in Brownfield, TX to Lee and Della Popham. She moved to Lipscomb county as a child, graduating from Canadian High School and later graduating from West Texas State. She moved to Amarillo in 1944. She married Alton W. Howard in 1946. Minnie was a homemaker and a member of Paramount Baptist Church. Survivors...
Mr. John W. Dowdy
Nov 9, 2010
Johnnie was born on February 29, 1924 to Tom and Mittie Dowdy in Fayetteville, AR. He worked as a physical therapy tech and retired from BSA after 16 years. Survivors include: his spouse, Ella Dowdy; a daughter, Dianne West; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Brandstatt; six grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: his parents; a son, John Brandstatt;...
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Cherry Forrest
Nov 2, 2010
Elizabeth was born on December 20, 1907 to Mary Francis Dodds and Samuel Turner Cherry in Dunn, TX. Her father was a Methodist circuit minister who passed away when Mary Elizabeth was ten years old. Her mother raised Mary Elizabeth and her 4 siblings alone. The Methodist Church helped this family, providing them with a home in Childress, TX. She...
Mr. Arthur Augustine Lucero
Nov 1, 2010
Arthur was born on November 18, 1955 to Florencio and Beneranda Lucero in Memphis, TX. He was an avid Cowboy Fan. Family came first at everything. Arthur never met a stranger and he put everyone before himself. Mr. Lucero was a loving son, brother and grandfather that was very well loved and will be dearly missed by all. Survivors include...
Norma Jean Byrd
Oct 31, 2010
Norma Jean Byrd was born on July 17, 1951 in Hamburg, Iowa. She is survived by: her Husband William Albert Byrd, Sr.; Sons William Albert Byrd, Jr. and wife Toni. Michael Shawn Byrd and wife Debbie; Daughter Kimberly Brumley and husband Jimmy; Sisters Amy Robinson, Shirley Laxson, Betty Ward and Mary Louise Hudson;Brother Lloyd Alfred Comstock, Jr.; 8 grandchildren She...
Dortha Vaughn
Oct 30, 2010
Dortha was born on September 26, 1930 in Byers, TX to Barney and Elsie Martin. Survivors include daughter: Cindy Luna of Amarillo and brother, Glenn Martin of Fritch She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband: John Vaughn, Jr.
Mildred Marie White
Oct 30, 2010
Mildred was born on March 2, 1919 to John A. and Anna Lee Giblet in Seminole, OK. She married James G. White. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. She will be greatly missed by all her family. Survivors include 3 children: Helen Russ of Hobart, OK, Sharon Salter and husband Mathew of Hobart, OK and Kathy Almanza and husband Jesus Gonzales...
Dale Bramblett
Oct 30, 2010
Dale was born September 18, 1953 in Amarillo, Texas to Harry and Florene Bramblett. He grew up in Amarillo, graduating from Tascosa High School in 1972. “Go Rebels!” He went on to fulfill his duty to his country with the United States Air force from 1980 to 1990. Dale was a loving son, brother, husband and father. Survivors include mother:...
Herbert Gene White
Oct 22, 2010
Gene was born Feb. 3, 1924. He enlisted with the U.S. Navy on his 19th birthday and served during World War II. Survivors include three sons, Bob Stargel, Curtis White and David White; a daughter, Diane Stargel; two brothers, Floyd White and Dean White; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Graham Harvey
Oct 18, 2010
Graham was born Nov. 19, 1917, in Colbert, Okla., to John Wesley and Mittie Cahoon Harvey. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Graham received a bachelor's degree from Wayland Baptist College and served for more than two years as a missionary to Brazil during the 1950s. He served as pastor to several churches over the past...
Leonardo Ortiz
Oct 18, 2010
He is survived by: his wife, Eluteria Ortiz; 4 Sons: Jose Matilde Ortiz and wife, Dorothea; Leonardo Jr. Ortiz and wife, Lola; Oscar Ortiz and wife, Maria; and Armando Ortiz; 3 Daughters: Maria De Los Angeles and Husband, Raymundo Olivas, Roberta and husband, Juan Gonzales, and Maria Belen; Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: his Parents...
Marie Bridges
Oct 17, 2010
Marie Bridges was born on Nov. 28, 1926 in Roaring Springs, TX. She married Joe B. Bridges in Hereford, TX on June 16, 1945. She is survived by Spouse: Joe B. Bridges; Daughter: Ellen Morgan and husband Jimmy of Krum, TX; Son: Bobby Joe Bridges and wife Stephanie of May Pearl, TX; Brother: Bill Ho-Gland of Amarillo, TX; 5 grandchildren...
Arthur Smith
Oct 14, 2010
Arthur C. Smith Jr. died on October 14, 2010 at the VA hospital while in hospice care. Art’s body has been donated to Texas Tech Medical center. He was raised in Bastrop, TX and graduated high school as Salutatorian in 1941. He entered the Army Air Corp. and Became a Fighter Pilot flying P 40’s. After WWII, he became a...
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